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The Big Broadcast of 1936

A musical meteor of songs, comedy and romance!
Sep 20, 1935 · 1h 38m
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Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.

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CAST

Jack Oakie
Spud Miller
George Burns
George
Gracie Allen
Gracie
Lyda Roberti
Countess Ysobel de Naigila
Wendy Barrie
Sue
Henry Wadsworth
Smiley Goodwin
C. Henry Gordon
Gordoni
Benny Baker
Herman
Directed by Norman Taurog

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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